I did this trip three years ago on my 70th birthday, I did it in two days but should have taken three. This was my first overnighter.

@tridudyonthetrail

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jack! I’m with ya… I’ve done it a few times and always as an overnight, but this was a nice way to enjoy it even more! Thanks again!

Great video! I’m considering making this my first overnighter in the next few weeks. Looks excellent!

@tridudyonthetrail

2 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! And subscribing! I absolutely 100%, recommend this trail. I can guarantee it will be a time you will never forget! Wishing you all the best!! Happy trails!

I have lived there my entire life. Sometimes I take for granted the area in which I live.

@tridudyonthetrail

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! I think we’re all guilty of taking things for granted when it’s in our backyard. I know I am! Thanks, again!

The Manistee river is a beautiful river. I’ve swam in it multiple times ,kayak in it rode my dirtbike all around the Manistee trails north of Mesick,

@tridudyonthetrail

22 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! It truly is a beautiful river! That whole area is just very special. Thanks again for watching!

Beautiful hike and so fitting for "Living Water" reference. I definitely need to check it out. Am more of a day hiker and appreciate your ideas for Michigan hikes that aren't to far for a local guy like me. Blessings

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!! Glad you appreciated the “Living Water” reference (even though I didn’t get the verse quite right!) If you get the chance, this is a great trail for day hiking as well and think you would really enjoy it! Thanks, again!

Love this trail. I will be there this weekend!

@tridudyonthetrail

4 күн бұрын

@@AmericanHuskyCash That’s awesome!! Have a great trip and a great time!! Thanks for watching!!

Great video. I gotta add this to my list!

@tridudyonthetrail

15 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!! It’s one of the best trails around! Hope you get the chance to enjoy it! Thanks, again! Happy trails!

I've done this loop once. Last September. Parked in the same Upper River Road trail head and also went clockwise. I stayed in a different site ( I don't remember the number) but that area is full of such great ones. That is definitely one of my favorite backpacking spots and I would love to go back. Thanks for the video.

@tridudyonthetrail

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! It is definitely a gem and the views are awesome! Definitely encourage you to get back and do it again!! Thanks, again! Happy trails!!

Loved the video and subscribed. Looking to take a very, very similar trip this fall. Thanks for the video and ideas.

@tridudyonthetrail

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! And subscribing! It’s absolutely beautiful in the fall! You’ll have an awesome trip! Thanks, again! Happy trails!

Austere beauty. Thank you.

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!! And yes, the beauty, it’s absolutely fantastic!!

I'm uber jelly! This trail is definitely one I got on my bucket list! Thanks for exploring it and taking us along!

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Glenn! Let me know if you need a guided tour 😉 I’d love to bring you along sometime! It’s a gem, and I know you’d love it!

Thank you for a great time and memories Mark.

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

And thank you, Danny!!

The NCT sure does look a lot easier without all the snow! Great one, Tridudy! Makes me wanna get back out there to do the loop again. Keep on keeping on!

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! Trust me, I was thinking about our time and how much easier the entire trip was... including making a fire after our miserable attempt! lol!

Awesome 👌

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! Such a beautiful place!

The views are fantastic. Looks like a great time.

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! We were really blessed with great weather and an overall fantastic trip!

Sweet video! I’ve bikepacked the NCT on my mountain bike from Baldwin to Traverse City so I’ve rode the NCT section you hiked. This video makes me want to hike this loop during fall for the colors!

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! I really dig this part of the state! A few years back I visited this loop in October, and as you are suggesting, the colors were absolutely fantastic! Highly recommend!

Nice video. One of my favorite places. Thinking of doing a hike and kayak trip this summer.

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, NTO!! I’ve often thought of doing the same thing!! Looking forward to you next adventures!

Watched this last night on the big television with the missus..... lovely video Mark...brought back a lot of memories of my own trip... i might have actually camped at 3B second night, it really is a beautiful view but a long way from the water 😄.... those puddin's looked delicious ... might have to get me some of them on my next trip😛😛 Think im going to do an overnighter on the 'Zirkel Circle' with some flyfishing thrown in... its up by Steamboat Co... that is when the darn weather sorts out whats its doing... its snowing today here !! anyhoo thanks for taking us along on your adventure with Danny it was great... atb Dave Mc

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Dave!! And those "puddins" as you call them were indeed delicious!! I actually looked up "Zirkel Circle" and, Dave, that looks amazing! Hoping your winter weather takes a break so you can get out there and we can vicariously live through your Colorado adventures! Thank again, Dave!

i do this trail twice almost every year. well over 2 dozen times in total. always enjoy watching videos of the loop. have found that eddington creek has the coldest water. one of these days, i am going to measure all of the stream temps.

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It's such a great place... I really enjoy it here!! I'd be interested in what you find when you check the temps!! Happy trails!

You're such a considerate hiking partner. I've only watched a couple videos of yours, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep up the good work! This is my favorite hiking trail so far in the Lower Peninsula.

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Aw shucks! lol! I definitely try to be a good hiking buddy, so thanks for the compliment! And thanks for watching! And subscribing!! And I agree with you that this is the gem of the lower peninsula!!

That nighttime Timelapse was sweet! Looks like a great area to hike, love all the river views. Thanks for taking us hiking!

@tridudyonthetrail

2 ай бұрын

Oh man! You’d love it… Seriously, if you ever want to plan something, I’d love the chance to do something like this with ya. We had some good times, a long time ago!! And thanks for watching, of course!

@crowstudios300

2 ай бұрын

@@tridudyonthetrail We're going to make this happen for sure. I'll start looking at dates and see how that lines up with you...would be a sweet reunion my brother!

Looks like a good weekend hike! I’m putting this on my list. Only about 6 hours from me. Thanks for virtually taking me along! PS - Danny seems like a good guy!

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! I’m a bit jealous this is in your backyard!! I bet you get some good use on it! And yes, Danny is indeed, a good fella! FYI, just checked your channel and looks like I’m going to need to up my game with some of your tips!! Happy trails!

Man, Mark. That’s a beautiful area. Good stuff and a lot of great views and camps along the Manistee! I could see sitting there enjoying my morning coffee.✌️

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Hashtag! It’s one of the best spots around… and definitely a great place to enjoy the views with the coffee!

Thanks for sharing, heading up there next week! Was the site you stayed night 1 numbered?

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! I hope you have a fantastic trip! So, the route that we took, before crossing the suspension bridge, there are no designated campsites, like there are on the Manistee River Trail (west side). There are several dispersed sites that you will come across, and that is one that we found for our first night. Happy trails!!

@sarahsoles7532

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m hoping to make it to that spot on my day one. Looks like it was a great site, love waking up to morning coffee on the river!

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

@sarahsoles7532 It’s a fantastic site! I hope you find it and have a great time!!

Where did you get the map in the beginning of the video?

@tridudyonthetrail

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching… I downloaded the map from the US Forest Service website: www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd493793.pdf

Fun to watch. I’ve been there several times. Best place to backpack in the lower peninsula 👍

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Renae! It really is a fantastic place!!

Hey that's my brother! Beautiful views, looks like you had a great time!

@tridudyonthetrail

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! And yes, we had a great time! Really enjoyed hanging out with Danny!